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Process Equipment Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — PELHAM, ALABAMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Process Equipment Inc. in PELHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Process Equipment Inc. Report ID 2021054351
Address 2770 Welborn Street City, State ZIP PELHAM, ALABAMA 35124
Event Date May 28, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 333412 Inspection # 1535495
GPS Coordinates 33.31000, -86.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a welding machine. A falling piece of metal landed on the employee's left hand, partially amputating the index finger.

Incident Summary

On May 28, 2021, a worker at Process Equipment Inc. in PELHAM, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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